Bird & Bird offers comprehensive advice on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, with a focus on patent and trademark disputes. The department is jointly led by IP litigators Michael Finn and Ann Henry, who frequently represent clients from the life science, technology, entertainment, and food and beverages sectors in trademark and patent infringement matters.

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Key clients

  • Sandoz AG and Rowex Limited
  • Sharda Cropchem Espana S.L
  • Merck KGaA
  • Ypsilon.Net AG
  • eDreams Odigeo and Vacaciones eDreams

Work highlights

  • Advised Merck KGaA on a trademark infringement, breach of contract, and passing-off claim against Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.
  • Represented Sandoz AG and Rowex Limited in patent revocation proceedings against Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH.
  • Represented Sharda Cropchem Limited & Ors in preliminary injunction and patent infringement proceedings.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Ann Henry
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Finn, Ann Henry